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Press Release

From a programming tool to a hub for the digitalization of

data from safety devices

HIMA introduces new SILworX version 14.0.0

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Dubai, 16 November 2023

 Efficiency gains in engineering, diagnostics and testing of safety applications
 Plug-ins help to make the infrastructure more flexible
 Collaborative engineering with a streamlined approach to working on multi-file
 Automatic testing of safety equipment and communication
The development of new Industry 4.0 technologies and functions is much faster than the
further development of classic process automation equipment. Adding new functions to
safety devices requires particular care. The engineering, diagnostics and test tools in the
new version of SILworX® will become the hub for the digitalization of data from safety
devices.

Whether in the engineering of large and distributed automation projects, in the diagnosis of
faults or in regular testing, the specification, configuration and maintenance of safety devices
in process plants requires a level of effort and careful attention that should not be
underestimated. If new functions are added to components of safety devices, time-
consuming recertification was traditionally necessary. HIMA is taking a new and important
step in terms of digitalization with the next version of SILworX to help to reduce this effort
through consistent digitalization and new functions in order to simplify these tasks while still
being able to use modern Industry 4.0 functions flexibly.

A distinction is made between core functions for programming safety controllers and Industry
4.0 functions. New functions that are not safety-related can be integrated using modular
plug-ins via an interface that does not affect the core safety-rated SILworX functions. This
modular structure makes it possible to digitalize automation processes quickly and flexibly,
and users can create extensions themselves or use plug-in modules from HIMA or other
providers.

This enables planners and plant operators to quickly and easily add new functionality, or
adapt or replace existing functions in a compliant, efficient and future-proofed way. This
significantly increases efficiencies in engineering, diagnostic and test tasks by reducing
efforts and costs.

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